x3 Experienced Gardeners

An exciting opportunity has arisen for 3 Experienced Gardeners to join a passionate, fun and hardworking team in Oxford. The historic parks are open to the public and they are looking to expand the current team from Monday 8th March 2021.

Are you passionate about plants and great with people? Manpower is recruiting for skilled gardeners with excellent horticultural experience/training to join the gardening team in the heart of Oxford City.

Gardeners are responsible for creating, designing, maintaining and managing gardens, parks and green spaces.

The main tasks of a gardener include:

Pruning trees, shrubs and hedges, mowing and cutting grass and lawns, looking after plants and flowers
Maintenance of green spaces
Cleaning and weeding
Irrigation and irrigation system management
Application of chemical and organic herbicides, pesticides and fertilizers
Soil management activities
Sowing, cultivation and propagation of plants, trees and shrubs
Supplying plants for parks, private gardens and green spaces
Designing and building gardens
Other grounds maintenance tasks as and when requiredGardener skills and qualifications

Knowledge of gardening techniques
Knowledge of plant and flower care techniques
Ability to use professional mowing, trimming and pruning equipment
Strong manual skills
Precision and attention to detail
Interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team
Health and physical fitness
FlexibilityIf you have a passion for the great outdoors and you are currently looking for a new position, please get in touch ASAP